Budhikhamar - Rairakhol, Sambalpur

Budhikhamar is a village situated in the Rairakhol tehsil of Sambalpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 45 km from Charamal and around 62 km from Sambalpur. Bhaliakata serves as the Gram Panchayat for Budhikhamar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Budhikhamar is 382303. The village covers a total geographical area of 377 hectares and falls under the 768106 pincode. Redhakhol is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

Budhikhamar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Rairakhol Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sambalpur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Budhikhamar

According to the 2011 Census, Budhikhamar village had a total population of 337 people, including 177 males and 160 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.39%, with male literacy at 91.16% and female literacy at 75.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Budhikhamar

Budhikhamar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Budhikhamar

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Budhikhamar. The nearest railway station is Jujumura, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Redhakhol to Budhikhamar is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sambalpur to Budhikhamar is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Budhikhamar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Budhikhamar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Budhikhamar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Budhikhamar village are given below:

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